Health
Ascension Systems Down Following “Cyber Security Event”
Ascension says it detected the breach Wednesday, but unclear if patient info was affected
May 9th, 2024 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public RadioLegislators Agree on Opioid Plan, Still Withhold PFAS, Hospital Funds
Standoff between Republicans on Joint Finance Committee and Gov. Evers continues.
May 8th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerWhat Will Wisconsin Do Now That Feds Are Moving to Ease Marijuana Restrictions?
Wisconsin supporters of legalization say fed change is welcome, but don't expect any sudden shifts.
May 2nd, 2024 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public RadioHealth Officials Urge Vaccinations, Cite Cases of Infectious Disease
Public exposed to deadly diseases: measles in 2 counties, whooping cough in 1 county.
Apr 30th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioAbortion Advocates, Opponents Unite on Policies to Address Root Causes
Wisconsin 14 back extending Medicaid postpartum, paid family leave and more.
Apr 29th, 2024 by Sofia Resnick, Wisconsin ExaminerTwo Wisconsin Lawmakers Push “Right To Contraception” At State and Federal Levels
Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Rep. Lisa Subeck say protection would ensure personal autonomy.
Apr 25th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin ExaminerLegislature Stalls Opioid Settlement Funds. Again
Joint Finance Committee fails to meet deadline to approve state DHS plan.
Apr 23rd, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerCounty Funding Early Childhood, Parenting Programs
Community Advocates works with county to support six nonprofit organizations.
Apr 19th, 2024 by Graham KilmerVoters With Disabilities Demand Electronic Voting Option
Lawsuit seeks electronic absentee option to protect privacy, but some have security concerns.
Apr 18th, 2024 by Alexander Shur, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismCommittee Blocks $258 Million Home Health Care Pay Plan
Providers fear losing workers, while others fear providers themselves will drop out.
Apr 11th, 2024 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin ExaminerEvers Vetoes Bill to Allow Out-of-State Mental Health Care Providers
Bipartisan tele-health care proposal opposed by mental health advocacy groups.
Apr 8th, 2024 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public RadioEvers Vetoes Nursing Licensure Bill
Evers, Republicans couldn't agree on supervision requirements.
Apr 5th, 2024 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner